ASUS C302CA Convertible Chromebook Leaks One Week Ahead of CES 2017

By
Matthew HumphriesDec. 28, 2016, 11:15 a.m.

A US$499 Full HD Chromebook with Intel Core m3 processor, 4- to 8GB RAM, and USB-C charging could prove popular.

CES 2017 is just over a week away, and some products set to be unveiled will go on sale almost immediately. One of those products is expected to be a new Google Chromebook from ASUS, but it looks as though Newegg jumped the gun and listed it early.

If you're considering a Google Chromebook purchase, then be sure to check out the new ASUS Chromebook C302A before deciding on what to buy. It hasn't been officially confirmed on ASUS' end yet, but Newegg let the cat out of the bag with a full listing and price for the machine.

The ASUS Chromebook C302CA looks to have fully embraced USB-C, meaning it will be used for charging. That should also mean connection to an external USB power bank is possible to keep the power flowing away from an outlet.

Chrome Unboxed managed to order one before Newegg took the listing down, but has yet to receive shipping confirmation. There's also thought to be an model with 8GB RAM planned, making this an even better proposition for the cash. As will the fact it's a convertible, allowing it to function as a tablet when the display is tilted all the way back.

With the listing appearing, meaning Newegg probably has stock, I'd bet money on ASUS revealing this new Google Chromebook entry during CES 2017. If it looks as good as the pictures, combined with the spec listed above and USB-C charging, it should prove to be a very popular Chromebook next year.

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